Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Congested
Introduction
Overview
Congestion is defined as excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a particular part of the body, such as nasal congestion. With respect to the cardiovascular system the term is often meant to be indicative of Congestive heart failure.
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